.Funeral services for Mr. Newt Slaughter, Jr. 80 of Winnsboro will be held at 2 PM Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mickey Gallup and Bro. Clovis Sturdivant officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM to the time of service at the church. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Slaughter was born October 14, 1938 to Newt Slaughter, Sr. and Beatrice Nesbitt Slaughter, and passed peacefully from this life on August 1, 2019. He loved working at Oak Grove Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. He served as deacon as well as many other roles. He was a member of the Gideons where he spoke at many churches all over North Louisiana. Newt loved his family and working outdoors with flowers and making his yard beautiful.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, and brothers Cecil, Joe, and Steve Slaughter.
Newt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Claudine Slaughter, daughters Tina Coston and husband Ralph of Calhoun, Kristy Wells and husband James of Winnsboro; son, Ricky Slaughter and wife Angie of Winnsboro, nine grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters -in-law Phyllis Slaughter, Susan Sturdivant and husband Clovis, brother-in-law Pete Guimbellot and wife Ruby and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons: Justin Fuller, Kevin Fuller, Andy Slaughter, Michael Slaughter, Tyler Wells and Brady Wells.
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Mulhearn Funeral Home
Winnsboro, LA